The Green Line (Cyprus)

The Green Line in Cyprus is a demilitarized zone that separates the island's Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities. Established in 1964 and expanded after the 1974 conflict, it runs across the city of Nicosia and the island, serving as a buffer to prevent clashes. The line is marked by UN Peacekeepers and contains abandoned buildings, open fields, and barriers. It symbolizes the division of Cyprus into the Republic of Cyprus (mainly Greek Cypriot) and the Turkish-controlled north, with ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reunification.